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Digital to Analog Converter

What is a Digital to Analog Converter?

A Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) is an electronic circuit that converts digital signals (binary data) into analog signals (continuous voltage or current). It takes discrete digital values and produces a corresponding smooth, continuous output signal that can drive speakers, motors, or other analog devices. DACs are essential components in audio systems, display controllers, and any application where digital data needs to interface with the analog world.

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Analog to Digital Converter

ADC

An Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) is an electronic circuit that converts continuous analog signals into discrete digital values that can be processed by microcontrollers and digital systems. It samples the analog input voltage at regular intervals and represents each sample as a binary number with a specific resolution (such as 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit). ADCs are essential components in embedded systems for reading sensors, processing audio signals, and interfacing real-world analog data with digital processors.